Vocabulary
_____ means showing off in worship.
What is Riyaa'?
What is Riyaa in prayer?
Praying longer or more beautifully when others are watching.
What happens to deeds done with Riyaa?
They are not accepted.
What is the best cure for Riyaa?
Strengthening Ikhlaas.
A person feels happy after being praised for a good deed. Is this automatically Riyaa?
No, unless the deed was done for praise.
Riyaa' is classified as _____ shirk
What is minor? (minor shirk)
What is Riyaa in charity?
Donating to be praised or recognized.
How can Riyaa lead to hypocrisy?
A person appears righteous outwardly but is insincere inwardly.
Why should we hide good deeds when possible?
To protect sincerity.
Why does Allah compare charity done with Riyaa to a rock washed clean by rain in Surah Al-Baqarah?
Because the reward is completely wiped away.
What is Dua?
Supplication or calling out to Allah
What is Riyaa in speech?
Showing off knowledge to impress others.
Why does Riyaa destroy sincerity?
Because the intention is no longer for Allah alone.
Which surah reminds us “You alone we worship,” reinforcing sincerity?
Surah Al-Fatiha
In which surah does Allah warn against praying just to be seen?
Surah Al-Ma'un
What is the opposite of Riyaa' and means sincerity?
What is Ikhlas?
What is Riyaa in appearance?
Acting overly humble or religious to look pious.
On the Day of Judgment, what will be said to those who showed off?
"Go to those you used to show off for and see if you find reward with them.”
How does remembering the Day of Judgment help prevent Riyaa?
It reminds us only Allah’s reward matters.
A person starts praying tahajjud for Allah but later enjoys telling friends about it. What should they do?
Renew their intention and avoid talking about it unnecessarily.
What is the Arabic term for Minor shirk?
Shirk Al-Asghar
What is hidden Riyaa?
Feeling happy when others notice your good deeds.
Who are the first three people judged whose deeds were rejected due to Riyaa?
A martyr, a scholar, and a charitable giver.
In which hadith collection is the narration about the first three judged for Riyaa recorded?
Sahih Muslim
Saudah gives charity publicly to encourage others to donate. Is this Riyaa?
Not necessarily — if the intention is to motivate others sincerely.